Block 53 Sims Pl
53 Sims Pl, Singapore 380053
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 154 dwelling units. Across 175 resales on record, 3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (S$526 psf, 65 sqm). The lease has approximately 54 years remaining.
What are the key facts about Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang, completed in 1976, with 154 dwelling units.
- Town
- Geylang
- Planning area
- Geylang
- Completed
- 1976
- Storeys
- 13
- Total units
- 154
- Flat model
- Improved · Adjoined Flat
- Market segment
- RCR
- Median resale
- S$388k
- Last transacted
- Jul 2026
- Remaining lease
- ≈ 54 years
What are resale prices at Block 53 Sims Pl?
3-Room flats have recently resold around S$388k (S$526 psf), from 175 resales on record (HDB caveat data).
| Flat type | Resales | Median price | Size | PSF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 174 | S$388,000recent | 65 sqm | S$526 psf |
| 5-Room | 1 | S$645,000 | 150 sqm | S$399 psf |
Live now: 0 flats listed for sale at this block and 5 for rent (median S$3,299/mo) — search all listings.
“Recent” medians use the latest transactions; for older blocks the all-time median spans 30+ years and understates today’s price. Source: HDB resale caveats, through Jul 2026.
What rent and yield does Block 53 Sims Pl get?
Flats at Block 53 Sims Pl have recently sublet for a median of S$3,100/mo, an indicative gross rental yield of about 9.6% (from 24 recent rental contracts).
Median rent
S$3,100/mo
24 recent contracts
Gross rental yield
9.6%
indicative, gross
Annual rent
S$37,200
median × 12 months
| Flat type | Contracts | Median rent |
|---|---|---|
| 3-Room | 24 | S$3,100/mo |
HDB subletting requires the flat owner to have met the 5-year Minimum Occupation Period (MOP), so the rental sample per block is small — treat the yield as indicative. Latest contract Jun 2026. Source: HDB rental (subletting) data.
What has recently sold at Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl has 175 recorded resales; the most recent transacted at S$375,000 in Jul 2026 (HDB caveat data).
| Date | Flat type | Storey | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$375,000 |
| Jun 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$340,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 76 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$430,000 |
| Apr 2026 | 3-Room | 13 TO 15 | 65 sqm | S$438,000 |
| Aug 2025 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$390,000 |
| Jan 2025 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$379,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$428,000 |
| Sept 2024 | 3-Room | 10 TO 12 | 65 sqm | S$435,000 |
| Nov 2023 | 3-Room | 07 TO 09 | 76 sqm | S$388,000 |
| Aug 2023 | 3-Room | 04 TO 06 | 65 sqm | S$350,000 |
| Jul 2023 | 3-Room | 01 TO 03 | 65 sqm | S$348,000 |
What flat types are in Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl has 154 units, mostly 3-Room flats of the Improved / Adjoined Flat model.
Unit stock by flat type, from the HDB property information dataset.
Where is Block 53 Sims Pl?
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block in Geylang.
Block 53 Sims Pl is an HDB block located along Sims Pl. The block is recorded as completed around 1976, with up to 13 storeys. It has an estimated 154 residential units based on the HDB property information dataset. Flat types in the block include 3-room and 5-room units.
The address is Block 53 Sims Pl, Singapore 380053. It is part of District 14, Geylang / Eunos, the Geylang planning area. The block falls within the Central Region and the RCR market segment.
The nearest rail connection is Aljunied MRT, approximately 350m away, around 6 minutes on foot. Nearby amenities include Paya Lebar Square for shopping, YEO HOCK HENG for groceries, Blk 49 Sims Place for food options, Geylang East Pk for greenery and recreation, Geylang Polyclinic for polyclinic services, and MacPherson Community Club for community facilities.
How far is Block 53 Sims Pl from MRT and schools?
The nearest MRT/LRT to Block 53 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 350 m away (~6 min walk). 2 schools are within 1 km, including 1 primary school.
Getting around
- Aljunied MRT350 m · ~6 min
Schools nearby
Flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.
- Geylang Methodist School (Secondary)Secondary schoolwithin 1 km288 m
- Geylang Methodist School (Primary)Primary schoolwithin 1 km · P1 priority420 m
- Canossa Catholic Primary SchoolPrimary school1.0 km
- Kong Hwa SchoolPrimary school1.2 km
- Broadrick Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.4 km
- Bendemeer Primary SchoolPrimary school1.7 km
- Cedar Girls' Secondary SchoolSecondary school1.9 km
- Chung Cheng High School (Main)Secondary school1.9 km
Shops, food & parks
Straight-line distances from the block. Source: PropKaki amenities data.
What does it cost to buy a flat at Block 53 Sims Pl?
Buying a flat at Block 53 Sims Pl (~S$388k) needs about S$3,093/mo in income and S$1,457/mo in repayments, after S$6,240 stamp duty and a S$97k downpayment.
Illustrative, for a buyer at the recent median resale price (S$388k) — 25% downpayment (bank-loan basis), 25-year loan at 3.5% p.a. Rates as of May 2026. Run it for your own profile →
Buyer's Stamp Duty
S$6,240
BSD, tiered
Downpayment (25%)
S$97k
cash + CPF
Monthly instalment
S$1,457/mo
25y @ 3.5%
Income required
S$3,093/mo
MSR/TDSR @ stress rate
First-time HDB buyers pay no Additional Buyer’s Stamp Duty (ABSD) and may qualify for CPF Housing Grants of up to S$80,000+, which lower the cash required — these are not included above. An HDB concessionary loan also allows a smaller downpayment.
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Recent transacted prices, what's nearby, and whether an asking price is fair.
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Frequently asked questions about Block 53 Sims Pl
How much does a 3-Room flat at Block 53 Sims Pl cost?⌄
3-Room flats at Block 53 Sims Pl have recently resold for a median of about S$388k (S$526 psf), from 175 resales on record (HDB caveats). The exact price depends on the flat type, floor and remaining lease.
What are resale prices at Block 53 Sims Pl by flat type?⌄
3-Room ≈ S$388k; 5-Room ≈ S$645k (median resale, HDB caveats).
Is Block 53 Sims Pl worth buying given its remaining lease?⌄
Block 53 Sims Pl has about 54 years left on its 99-year lease (completed 1976). Below ~60 years, CPF usage and the maximum loan start to taper with the buyer's age, so check financing before committing. The figure is taken from the most recent transacted flat.
What is the rental yield at Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
Gross rental yield at Block 53 Sims Pl is about 9.6%, based on a median subletting rent of about S$3,100/mo against a resale price of about S$388k. HDB subletting requires the owner to have met the 5-year MOP, so the per-block sample is small — treat this as indicative.
How much do I need to earn to buy a flat at Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
For a flat at about S$388k on a 25-year HDB-style loan, you'd need roughly S$3,093/mo in household income, with repayments around S$1,457/mo after a S$97k downpayment. First-timer grants of up to S$80,000+ (not included) lower the cash needed.
What is the nearest MRT to Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
The nearest MRT/LRT station to Block 53 Sims Pl is Aljunied MRT, about 350 m away (~6 min walk).
Which primary schools are within 1 km of Block 53 Sims Pl?⌄
Geylang Methodist School (Primary) is within 1 km of Block 53 Sims Pl — flats within 1 km of a primary school qualify for Primary 1 (P1) registration priority.